Paperbush
Many years ago, while attending a winter gardening symposium at Calloway Gardens in Georgia, I first observed paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) in full bloom. While exploring the gardens during a...
Category: In the Garden
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 14, 2022
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberries in the area look good, with some new leaf development emerging from the crown. Boron applications are being applied, either as a foliar application or...
Winter Jasmine
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a seldom-used shrub/groundcover/vine that has some wonderful attributes. It is deer and pest resistant. It also tolerates our summer heat and is drought...
Floating Wetlands for a Healthy Pond
Looking for a way to provide fish habitat in your pond? How about an option to reduce excess nutrients and help deter nuisance algae blooms? Interested in finding a new way to incorporate native...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 7, 2022
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Now is the time for Lowcountry strawberry growers to give their plants the first shot of boron. Boron helps with both flower and fruit development. Growers can...
A Messy Winter Garden Preserves Beneficial Insects
In winter, many people tidy up the yard for a clean planting space for the coming spring. However, it may pay off to embrace the “messy winter garden” approach to protect overwintering beneficial...
A Fascinating Discovery
Nature is always intriguing, often beautiful, but occasionally it is rather creepy and somewhat gruesome. We found this little insect body under a tree on the Natural Heritage Trail at the South...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 31, 2022
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease issues in the area remain very low; however, as temperatures rise, we expect activity to increase. Although it is quiet, it is still essential to...
Citizen Science Opportunity: The Redbud Phenology Project
One of my favorite trees is the Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). I love how the flowers emerge before the foliage, adding a pop of color to the landscape in early spring. Plus, they provide...
What’s a Livestake?
If you’re looking for an inexpensive and easy way to re-establish vegetation along a waterway, livestakes are for you! Livestake installation is a method of propagation that uses cuttings from a...
What’s Happening with Hemp
A thriving hemp industry is emerging in South Carolina despite some growing pains. When the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) received approval for the state hemp plan under the USDA...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – 1/24/22
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “One of our weather stations in Mt. Pleasant got down to 19F on Saturday night. Last Thursday our high was 73F, and 55 hours later, it was 23F. That swing in...